BREWS CULTURE
34 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis show is about Beer and Video Games. Join host Evan Schwab of Bit Cultures (mostly) weekly as he pairs a new beer to a new game! From microbrews to legendary graphics and IPAs to RPGs, explore the world of craft beer and critically-acclaimed games. Grab a pint and tune in!
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Episodes
Bell's Two Hearted Ale & The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero
October 18, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week, Evan pairs the perfect balance and the incredible aromas of Bell's Two Hearted Ale IPA with the incredible narrative and immaculate remastering of The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero. First, he dives into some big gaming news. Google Stadia, Google's attempt at streamed games, is officially shutting down. Cloud streaming games is still a tall order with current Internet and wifi standards, so was this only a matter of time? Connect with Evan and Bit Cultures bitcultures.com...
Braxton Brewing Company Garage Beer & Saints Row (2022)
September 20, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBThis week, Evan pairs the crisp citrus of Braxton Brewing Company's Garage Beer premium lager with the refreshing satire of this year's Saints Row reboot. On terms of gaming news, the industry is estimated to be worth $321 billion by 2026. Plus, a Twitter user recently suggested gaming is a sign of depression. What do you think? Is long-form gaming just a way to escape the pain?--or is just another cool way to pass the time and experience a story? Connect with Evan and Bit Cultures bitcul...
Rhinegeist Cloud Harvest & Xenoblade Chronicles 2
September 13, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBThis concludes Evan's Xenoblade x Rhinegeist series! In this episode he pairs the fruity, juicy flavors of Rhinegeist's Cloud Harvest double dry hopped hazy IPA with the languid, relaxing gameplay and stunningly lush landscapes of the second Xenoblade installment, Xenoblade Chronicales 2. Evan also takes some time to hold space for the sad news of the passing of Kotaku's Mike Fahey. He will be greatly missed. Connect with Evan and Bit Cultures bitcultures.com IG: @bitcultures Join Whatnot...
Columbus Brewing Co. Bodhi & Xenoblade Chronicles X
August 30, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode of Brews Culture, Evan pairs incredible flavors of Columbus Brewing Co's Bodhi double IPA with the Xenoblade spinoff game, Xenoblade Chronicles X. Bodhi itself makes this episode special with 99% score on Beer Advocate, and Xenobade Chronicles X provides a wide and sprawling world of gameplay. Both are boldand a step above the rest. Evan also dives into Sony's latest lawsuit, in which the company is accused of ripping off players in the UK due to commission fees on PlayStat...
Rhinegeist Vision & Xenoblade Chronicles
August 16, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn part two of his Rhinegeist x Xenoblade series, Evan pairs the citrus notes and silky mouthfeel of Rhinegeist's Vision west coast pale ale with the complex story and entertaining gameplay of the first Xenoblade installment, Xenoblade Chronicles. In Xenoblade Chronicles, the central character has visions of the future that advance the plot and enhance gameplay, so what better beer to drink while playing than Vision itself? Connect with Evan and Bit Cultures bitcultures.com IG: @bitculture...
Rhinegeist Truth & Xenoblade Chronicles 3
August 09, 2022 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBToday, Evan pairs one of his go-to beers, Rhinegeist's Truth IPA, with a game from one of his favorite developers, Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Both brewery and game developer miss, putting out phenomenal products. Truth is the quintessential fruity IPA, and Xenoblade 3 delivers smooth, enjoyable gameplay as well as a masterclass in the art of the traditional RPG. Connect with Evan bitcultures.com IG: @bitcultures Join Whatnot with a $10 credit from Bit Cultures! whatnot.com/invi...
Rogue Batsquatch & Shin Megami Tensei V
July 26, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week, Evan pairs juicy, tropical Batsquatch hazy IPA with the unique visual experiences of making alliances with monsters in Shin Megami Tensei V. Both outliers compared to their respective brewery and series cohorts, their resonant art styles and monstrous themes meet in the middle for a unique and enjoyable experience. Plus, hear Evan's thoughts on the latests Playstation release taking the gaming world by storm: Stray, in which you play as a stray cat navigating a post-apocalyptic w...
Hop Tree Brewing Crimson King Irish Red Ale & Dante's Inferno
July 19, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBThis week, Evan tries a beer recommendation by a listener! He pairs the warm, toasted, caramel malt of Hop Tree Brewing's Crimson King Irish Red Ale with the impressive visuals, smooth gameplay, and complex literature reference of Dante's Inferno. Both beer and game emulate something else, and both aren't for everyone--but are very well-received by those who enjoy them. Quick content warning: Dante's Inferno is a rather graphic game featuring gore, nudity, and other disturbing imagery. Con...
Elysian Space Dust & The Outer Worlds
July 12, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBBrews Culture is BACK with a new pairing and lot of exciting content to come. For his triumphant return, Evan pairs the underrated, quietly fantastic, hoppy-forward flavor of Elysian Space Dust with the unexpected terrific gameplay and witty story of The Outer Worlds. Connect with Evan bitcultures.com IG: @bitcultures Join Whatnot with a $10 credit from Bit Cultures! whatnot.com/invite/bitcultures
Odd13 Brewing n00b & Rogue Company
November 09, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week's pairing features Odd13 Brewing's n00b complimented by Rogue Company. The hoppy, juicy, classic IPA flavor of n00b meets the complex world, solid foundation, and exciting game play of Rogue Company.
Dogfish Head Slightly Mighty Lo-Cal IPA & Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar'Ciel
November 02, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBToday, Evan pairs Dogfish Head Slightly Mighty Lo-Cal IPA with Ar Tonelico Qoga: Knell of Ar'Ciel. The tropical, hoppy, but low-cal goodness of Slightly Mighty meets the mysterious, airy gameplay of Ar Tonelico Qoga's final installment, Knell of Ar'Ciel.
New Belgium Voodoo Ranger - Atomic Pumpkin & Silent Hill 2
October 26, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBBrews Culture is BACK! Today Evan covers some exciting updates in the gaming world, and then dives into his newest combo: New Belgium Voodoo Ranger - Atomic Pumpkin & Silent Hill 2. The classic, crisp pumpkin of Voodoo Ranger meets the paradigm scares of Silent Hill 2 in this spooky Halloween pairing. www.bitcultures.com Check out the Brews Culture Live Stream on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/bitcultures IG: @bitcultures Twitter: @bitcultures
New Belgium Voodoo Ranger & Atomic Pumpkin & Silent Hill 2
October 26, 2021 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBBrews Culture is BACK! Today Evan covers some exciting updates in the gaming world, and then dives into his newest combo: New Belgium Voodoo Ranger - Atomic Pumpkin & Silent Hill 2. The classic, crisp pumpkin of Voodoo Ranger meets the paradigm scares of Silent Hill 2 in this spooky Halloween pairing. www.bitcultures.com Check out the Brews Culture Live Stream on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/bitcultures IG: @bitcultures Twitter: @bitcultures
Narragansett Lager & The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
August 24, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBToday, Evan pairs crisp Narragansett Lager with the ever timeless The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Neither re-invents the wheel, but they're perfect for some classic fun. www.bitcultures.com Check out the Brews Culture Live Stream on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/bitcultures IG: @bitcultures Twitter: @bitcultures
Lost Coast Hazy IPA & Tomb Raider (2013)
August 17, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn today's episode, Evan relates the silky, sweet citrus of Lost Coast Hazy IPA to the refreshing, classic gameplay of the 2013 Tomb Raider remake. www.bitcultures.com Check out the Brews Culture Live Stream on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/bitcultures IG: @bitcultures Twitter: @bitcultures
Medalla Light & Final Fantasy XI
August 10, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn today's episode, Evan compares the smooth, nostalgic, Puerto Rican summertime feel of Medalla Light with the comforting (and refreshingly challenging!) MMRPG gameplay of Final Fantasy XI. www.bitcultures.com Check out the Brews Culture Live Stream on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/bitcultures IG: @bitcultures Twitter: @bitcultures
Heretic Evil Cousin double IPA & Samurai Warriors 5
August 03, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIn today's episode, Evan compares Heretic Evil Cousin's double IPA with Samurai Warriors 5. Bold malt meets bold graphics and gameplay as this in-your-face beer pairs with an exciting hack and slash game. www.bitcultures.com Check out the Brews Culture Live Stream on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/bitcultures IG: @bitcultures Twitter: @bitcultures
Dansk Mjod Viking Blod & Assassin's Creed Valhalla
July 27, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this week's episode, Evan taps into Nordic history to bring us a comparison of Dansk Mjod's Viking Blod mead and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Strong, thick, and sweet mead meets an endless an expansive world of gameplay. www.bitcultures.com Check out the Brews Culture Live Stream on Twitch! www.twitch.tv/bitcultures IG: @bitcultures Twitter: @bitcultures
Lagunitas The Waldos Triple IPA & Biomutant
July 20, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, Evan compares the earthy, caramel malt of Lagunitas The Waldos Triple IPA with the creative darkness of Biomutant.
New Belgium Fat Tire & L.A. Noire
July 13, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode of Brews Culture, Evan relates the subtle complexity of the caramel and crispness of New Belgium Fat Tire with the simplicity and intensity of L.A. Noire. Fat Tire's flavor profile is straight out of 1930s Belgium, and L.A. Noire takes players on a thrilling mystery fit for a classic on the silver screen.
Great Lakes Brewing Co. Burning River & Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
May 18, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBThis week, Evan pairs Great Lakes Brewing Co's Burning River with Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139... . Fiery citrus meets a dualistic, post-apocalyptic prequel--remastered.
Southern Tier 8 Days a Week & Genshin Impact
April 27, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBOn episode 12 of Brews Culture, Evan pairs fruity and clean 8 Days a Week from Southern Tier Brewing Company with the vast and energetic world of Genshin Impact, an open-world RPG from miHoYo--both are full of life and excitement.
B. Nektar Zombie Killer & Code Vein
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn Episode 11 of Brews Culture Evan pairs unique B. Nektar Zombie Killer; cider full of honey, cherry, and apple; with Code Vein--a game that mixes scifi, horror, and anime. Both beer and game blend genres, and both pull if off effortlessly.
Left Hand Brewing Co. Flamingo Dreams Nitro & Persona 5
April 13, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn Episode 10 of Brews Culture, Evan discusses the Brewer's Association's top 50 breweries and pairs Left Hand Brewing Co's smooth, refreshing, and bright pink Flamingo Dreams Nitro with the complex fantasy of Persona 5.
Bell's No, Yeah & Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
April 06, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn episode 9 of BrewsCulture, Evan discusses the importance of MLB the Show 21 launching on Xbox for the first year ever, No, Yeah, a beer that captures the Midwestern spirit from Bells Brewing, and one of the most enjoyable and relaxing games in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.
Arrogant Bastard & Devil May Cry V
March 30, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn Episode 8 of BrewsCulture, Evan marvels in the brazen Chicago carjacking caught on camera during a pizza review with Dave Portnoy of Barstool fame, chronicles the history of the Arrogant Consortia's Arrogant Bastard, and admires the next gen edition of Capcoms ultra popular skill based Devil May Cry V.
New Belgium Captain Dynamite IPA & Apex Legends
March 23, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBSUMMARY In episode 7 of BrewsCultures, Evan covers recent legislation that has been introduced by Rep. Marcus Evans to the state of Illinois which bans the sale of violent videogames, more specifically Grand Theft Auto. He then shifts gears into a very smooth videogame-beer pairing that will provide a solid experience and you can't go wrong with either. Today's game pairing is the bright-tasting but heavy New Belgium Captain Dynamite IPA and the arena first-person shooter game Apex Legends,...
Rogue Newport Nights & Cyberpunk 2077
March 16, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBSUMMARY In episode 6 of BrewsCultures, Evan starts this episode by covering current events in the stock market world regarding Roblox Stocks and touches back on the Wallstreet Bets Gamestock controversy. He compares a game and a beer that both have unique branding and would be considered "heavy hitters" to newbies. This pairing shows similarities in each product's upbringing and how despite initial reactions, they are actually great products. Evan also goes over the treatment of different g...
Rogue Newport Nights & Cyberpunk 2077
March 16, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBSUMMARY In episode 6 of BrewsCultures, Evan starts this episode by covering current events in the stock market world regarding Roblox Stocks and touches back on the Wallstreet Bets Gamestock controversy. He compares a game and a beer that both have unique branding and would be considered "heavy hitters" to newbies. This pairing shows similarities in each product's upbringing and how despite initial reactions, they are actually great products. Evan also goes over the treatment of different g...
Anodyne 2: A Return to Dust and Bikini Blonde
March 09, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBSUMMARY In episode 5 of BrewsCulture, Evan experiences bliss with a beautiful Helles Lager from Maui Brewery and a blast of nostalgic goodness from Anodyne 2: A Return to Dust, a modern game that emulates the style of the mid-90s. Who this Episode is Great For This insight is valuable for people who not only love craft beers but also love video games and is trying to figure out the best way to put these two together. There aren't too many podcasts like this, so hopefully, Evan can provi...
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox and Brian Boru
March 02, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIn episode 4 of BrewsCulture, Evan regales in the history of the Ys franchise and the high king of Ireland, Brian Boru, while exploring the politics of loot boxes, gambling, and the Epic Games lawsuit settlement.
Anti-Hero and Final Fantasy VII
February 23, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn Episode 3 of BrewsCulture, Evan learns about the serious crime of modifying Pokemon data in Japan and pairs Revolution's Anti-Hero IPA with the legendary Final Fantasy VII.
Dew of the Universe and Bioshock Pairing
February 16, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn episode two of BrewsCulture, Evan tackles GameStop Stock woes, reveals to listeners an excellent Cleveland brewery hidden on a college campus, and talks about one of the best storytelling experiences in video games.
Zombie Dust APA with Resident Evil 2 Remake
February 08, 2021 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBEpisode one of BrewsCultures features two of the finest establishments in the worlds of craft beer and video games: Three Floyds Brewing Co. and Capcom, pairing the critically acclaimed Zombie Dust APA with Resident Evil 2 Remake.